The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced that it has narrowed the 124 eligible features for the Best Documentary Oscar at the 88th Academy Awards to a shortlist of fifteen, of which five will be selected for nominations. The remaining contenders are… “Amy,” On the Corner Films and Universal Music “Best of […]
Marco Grazzini to play Tar Pit in The Flash
Comic Book is reporting that Marco Grazzini (Heroes Reborn) is set for a guest appearance in The Flash as the DC villain Joey Montelone, a.k.a. Tar Pit. The Flash’s incarnation of the character – who was introduced to the comic book universe in The Flash #174 in 2001 – is described as “a vengeful meta-human with […]
Chris Hemsworth on Thor: Ragnarok and a possible rematch with The Hulk
During an interview with NY Daily News to promote the release of his new film In the Heart of the Sea, Chris Hemsworth has briefly spoken about his return as the God of Thunder for 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok, and how a rematch between Thor and Mark Ruffalo’s Incredible Hulk might go down. “I’d like to […]
Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg think recasting Wolverine would be impossible
20th Century Fox faces the unenviable task of replacing Hugh Jackman as Wolverine following next year’s third solo movie, and speaking to Digital Spy both X-Men: Apocalypse director Bryan Singer and writer-producer Simon Kinberg have admitted that recasting the role would be “impossible.” “I do think you would want to figure out how to tell […]
Hugh Jackman gives an update on Wolverine 3
Last year it was revealed that Hugh Jackman is set to unsheathe his adamantium claws one final time in 2017 as he reprises the role of Logan for the as-yet-untitled Wolverine 3, which will reteam him with The Wolverine director James Mangold. Speaking to Collider to promote his new film Eddie the Eagle, Jackman has […]
Simon Kinberg gives update on Wolverine 3 and New Mutants
During an interview with Collider, writer-producer Simon Kinberg has given an update on two of 20th Century Fox’s upcoming X-Men projects in Hugh Jackman’s Logan swansong Wolverine 3, along with Josh Boone’s New Mutants. “We’re pretty close to a script that everyone’s excited about, and I don’t know when the start date is, but we […]
Harrison Ford talks Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Indiana Jones 5
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens now just two weeks away from release, Harrison Ford appeared on Good Morning America to discuss his return to the franchise, revealing that he’s seen the finished movie, as well as teasing “a more complex story” for the character of Han Solo. “It was great,” states Ford. “It’s a […]
Samurai Jack returning for new season in 2016
Adult Swim has announced that Genndy Tartakovsky is returning to the classic cartoon series Samurai Jack for a new season which will air as part of the Toonami program block on Cartoon Network next year. Check out a poster, along with an announcement teaser… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2Ur3P4-ew4 At present, there are no further details on the new […]
Creed’s Ryan Coogler signs on to direct Black Panther
What was once rumored is now official, as Creed director Ryan Coogler will officially helm Marvel’s Black Panther movie. Marvel producer Kevin Feige said “We are fortunate to have such an esteemed filmmaker join the Marvel family. The talents Ryan showcased in his first two films easily made him our top choice to direct Black Panther. Many […]
Mad Max: Fury Road named 2015’s Best Film by National Board of Review
If you hadn’t noticed, we are venturing into yet another Oscar season, as evident by the National Board of Review having handed out some awards. Some of the winners are no-brainers, but there are also a fair share of surprises in the mix. Best Film: Mad Max: Fury Road Best Director: Ridley Scott – The […]